Evolution of the brazilian motorcycle from 2003 to 2020: market, technology, and emission policy

Motorcycles are relevant in the Brazilian individual transportation fleet, but they not as studied passenger cars. In this study, it is presented a review evaluating engine and physical parameters from motorcycles 2003 to 2020. First, Honda sales dominance all motorcycle segments sales. After, analyzed evolution of main (fleet, average price, capacity maximum power, weight) Finally, there regarding air pollution control (PROMOT), comparing with similar European emission program (EURO) for car (PROCONVE). It conclued that public data Brazil far less transparent (e.g., fuel economy CO2 official results available population researches) when compared scenario The authors suggest CONAMA verify positive aspects PROCONVE replicate them PROMOT, which may foster long-term improvement fleet.